The slave ship Austin left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Barbados. About 296 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Austin; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Knight, John; Captain: Grimshaw, Robert; Investor: Grimshaw, Robert; Investor: Pownal, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 10 January 1768. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.